The ongoing tension between Texas and the Biden administration over border security has drawn the attention of the entire nation as Americans everywhere have had enough of the migrant invasion facilitated by the White House’s disastrous open borders policies.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is spearheading the Lone Star State’s efforts to enforce border security measures that have put him at odds with the federal government. The crux of the dispute centers on the state’s decision to restrict federal agents’ access to certain areas and continue the construction of barriers along the border, a move seen by the establishment as a challenge to federal authority.
Texas Forces Digging In, Abbott Warns Biden That Federalizing the Guard Would Be a 'Total Disaster' via @WestJournalism https://t.co/cZHCvmOqG7
— Stuart Widro (@swidrowwe) January 28, 2024
Last week, the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision that allowed the federal government to remove razor wire installed by the Texas National Guard along the Rio Grande has only intensified the standoff. Texas has continued the construction of new barriers, showing determination to protect its citizens in accordance with Article I of the Constitution. Abbott has cited Article I as constitutional authority to defend against what he terms an invasion by unvetted illegal migrants with the active encouragement of the administration.
In an interview from India, Gov. Greg Abbott says ten other states have sent national guard to the Texas border, and others will follow. Abbott says he is “prepared” for a conflict with federal authorities. pic.twitter.com/F58MLoOsAZ
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) January 26, 2024
Governor Abbott’s recent interview with Tucker Carlson this week brought further attention to this escalating conflict. Abbott minced no words, describing any potential move by President Biden to federalize the Texas National Guard as a “boneheaded move” and a “total disaster.”
President Donald Trump, never one to shy away from controversy, has voiced his support for Texas’s measures. In a post on Truth Social, Trump encouraged states to join Texas in deploying guards to the border. He promised, if reelected, to work closely with Governor Abbott to “Stop the Invasion” and implement what he describes as “the Largest Domestic Deportation Operation in History.” This statement aligns with his administration’s hardline stance on immigration and border security.
On the other side of the political spectrum, Democrats like Beto O’Rourke and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) have called for Biden to federalize the National Guard, drawing parallels with historical precedents. Their views represent a fundamental disagreement with Texas’s approach, underscoring the deep political divide on immigration policies.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has also been vocal, denying the Department of Homeland Security full access to key border areas. Paxton’s response to the DHS’s demands clearly indicates the state’s intention to maintain control over its border security measures.
